WO2007026468A1

WO2007026468A1 - Game result evaluating method and device

Info

Publication number: WO2007026468A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/313819
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hideyasu Nakano; Toyokazu Sakai; Takuya Kobayashi; Yasushi Mito
Original assignee: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2005-08-31
Filing date: 2006-07-12
Publication date: 2007-03-08
Also published as: JP3887001B1; EP1920804A4; TWI320321B; TW200722150A; JP2007061317A; CN101203286A; CN101203286B; US20080161078A1; KR100920367B1; KR20070116660A; EP1920804A1; US7988545B2

Abstract

More fun after a game and motivation of entering the next game are given to the player at any skill level. During a game such as a music game, players are allowed to play again with each other by using the results (for example, the skill points or the largest numbers of combos) of the players evaluated for each predetermined parameter. That is, another game (secondary game) is played after the music game. The result of the secondary game depends on the results of the primary game for each parameter of the players and the skills of the players of the secondary game. Therefore, the efforts and skills of the players in the primary game are reflected in the result in the secondary game, even the loser of the primary game can seize a chance of victory depending on the skill in the secondary game. Therefore, even a player at any skill level intending to play primary games can be given more fun after a primary game and motivation to play another primary game.

Description

Specification

Game results evaluation method and apparatus

Technical field

The present invention relates to a game score evaluation method for evaluating game scores obtained by a plurality of players playing a game and displaying the evaluation results.

Background art

[0002] In recent years, the position of a player's game results in the whole country or in a store is generally indicated to the player by a ranking display (Patent Document 1). Based on this display, each player is expected to participate actively in order to improve their rank.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-51523

Disclosure of the invention

[0003] However, for some of the extraordinary players, the average evaluation of the game results may be an incentive factor for the average player or lower players. If only the extraordinary players occupy the top ranks, many other players will be offended, and the rankings that stimulate players' willingness to participate will be counterproductive. On the other hand, even if a player with no skill can easily rank up, a player with high skill will be motivated to participate.

[0004] In other words, the better the game results, the higher the chance of ranking up, so that a ranking that rewards the past efforts and achievements of skilled players is required. At the same time, there is a need to give rank-up opportunities to players with poor skills, and to make rankings that will not dispel such players' willingness to participate.

[0005] Furthermore, although the ranking display performed after the game ends stimulates the player's willingness to improve skills, it does not provoke the player's willingness to continue to participate. In other words, the ranking display only shows an absolute rating for the player based on the game results, and does not give the game fun after the game ends! /.

[0006] Therefore, in the present invention, further fun after the game ends and participation in the next game. The purpose is to provide a game performance evaluation method that grants motivation to players with V skills.

[0007] In order to solve the above-described problems, Invention 1 provides a game score evaluation method for evaluating a player score for each predetermined evaluation item. The method includes the following steps.

• A judgment step for comparing the player's score with the score of another player for each evaluation item, and determining the superiority or inferiority of the player for each evaluation item based on the comparison result; • For each evaluation item A result display step for displaying the judgment results arranged in a predetermined direction,

• The display position of the judgment result for each evaluation item and the display position of Z or a predetermined reference mark are moved along the arrangement direction of the judgment result, and the judgment result array is relative to the reference mark. Circulation steps to circulate automatically,

A designation receiving step for accepting a player's ability to designate the timing at which the reference mark is positioned in any of the determination results during circulation in the circulation step;

A win / loss determination step of determining the player's win / loss according to a determination result where the reference mark is located at the designated timing.

[0008] In this game score evaluation method, the scores of players are compared for each evaluation item evaluated in a music game or the like. Based on the comparison result, the player's victory or defeat in the secondary game is determined, so that the player's performance in the primary game is indirectly evaluated in the secondary game. Also, by executing the secondary game after the primary game, it is possible to provide players with added value, that is, the fun of another game, rather than merely evaluating the player's performance in the primary game. .

[0009] Winning or losing of the secondary game is based on superiority or inferiority for each evaluation item evaluated in the primary game. The determination of superiority or inferiority may be performed by comparing the results for each evaluation item as they are, or by comparing the results for each predetermined comparison item obtained by combining the evaluation items. This is because even in the latter case, it becomes an indirect superiority / inferiority judgment of the evaluation item in the primary game. It is clear to the player that the decision of winning or losing based on the result of superiority or inferiority should involve some sort of computer intervention. Therefore, it is easy to get the player's consent for winning or losing the secondary game. Furthermore, if you look only at the judgment results obtained, even if the color of the defeat is rich The player can aim at a determination result advantageous to himself with his / her arm. This gives players the incentive to “reward the outcome of their efforts”. For example, out of N evaluation items, even if there is only one “Excellent”, the player can win the secondary game if he succeeds in targeting only “Excellent”. On the other hand, a player who performed well in the primary game is more likely to have “excellent” in the judgment result, and the win rate in the secondary game can be increased.

[0010] In this way, for a player with such a skill, there is room for determining the victory or defeat of the secondary game by his / her own hands rather than relying on the game device, so the obtained result can be convinced. On the other hand, the player's primary game performance and secondary game's own skills are reflected in the secondary game's wins and losses, so the willingness to participate in the primary game required to play the secondary game, The result is an exciting game.

[0011] The invention 2 is the invention 1, wherein the circulation step displays again the display position of the determination result for each of the evaluation items by shifting one by one along the arrangement direction of the determination result. By repeating, a game performance evaluation method is provided that circulates the display position of the determination result for each evaluation item.

[0012] For example, when the determination results are displayed on cards arranged in a horizontal row, the cards are shifted one by one in the right or left direction. When moving to the right, if you move to the right end, it will move to the left end on the opposite side and then move one by one again toward the right end. By repeating this, the horizontal array circulates in the right direction at a constant speed. The reference mark may be displayed at a predetermined position, for example, a fixed position of the third card of the left force. Further, the reference mark may move at a constant speed, for example, in the direction opposite to the determination result. In this way, the reference mark and the determination result array circulate relative to each other, and the relative circulation speed is constant. If the relative circulation speed is constant, the player can easily aim for a determination result advantageous to him / her.

[0013] It should be noted that there are various other forms of display of the determination result. For example, if the determination result is displayed on a circularly arranged card, the card is shifted one by one clockwise or counterclockwise. Also, for example, if the judgment result is displayed on a straight line of cards, the card moves from top to bottom, and when it reaches the bottom, it is displayed at the top. The force that circulates in the downward direction by repeating this, circulates in the opposite direction. Thus, the circulation direction and the circulation form of the determination result array change according to the display form.

[0014] The invention 3 provides the game result evaluation method according to the invention 1 or 2, wherein the circulation step circulates the reference mark along the arrangement direction of the determination result for each evaluation item.

[0015] For example, when the determination results are displayed on cards arranged in a horizontal row, the reference marks are shifted one by one in the right or left direction. When moving to the right, when moving to the right end, the next moves to the left end on the opposite side, and then shifts one by one toward the right end. By repeating this, the reference marks circulate in the right direction along the horizontal array. At this time, the arrangement of the determination results may be stopped without being circulated, or may be circulated at a constant speed in a direction opposite to the reference mark, for example. By doing so, the reference mark and the determination result array circulate relative to each other, and the relative circulation speed becomes constant. If the relative circulation speed is constant, the player can easily aim for a determination result advantageous to him / her.

[0016] Also, for example, when the determination result is displayed on a circularly arranged card, the reference mark circulates clockwise or counterclockwise. Also, for example, when the determination result is displayed on cards arranged in a vertical row, the reference mark circulates downward or upward. That is, the reference mark circulates along the determination result array in a trajectory and direction according to the display form of the determination result.

[0017] The invention 4 provides the game score evaluation method according to the inventions 1 to 3, wherein the determination step receives the score of another player for each of the evaluation items from a computer terminal connected via a network. To do.

[0018] The game terminal device that executes this game score evaluation method is connected to a central server via a network. The center server collects and stores the player's personal data, for example, results and authentication information for each evaluation item in the primary game. The game terminal device that has finished executing the primary game receives a part of the personal data of other players in response to a request to the center server. Thus, after the primary game is over, the player can enjoy the secondary game based on the performance of his game with other players existing in a wide range. [0019] The invention 5 provides the game result evaluation method according to any one of the inventions 1 to 4, wherein the result display step displays the determination result by either the first value or the second value.

[0020] For example, by displaying a binary value of "win" and "negative", the player can determine at a glance whether "win" or "negative" is more, and whether or not the situation is advantageous to him / herself. Can be easily grasped. Also, by binarizing the determination result, it becomes easier for the player to select a combination that is advantageous to the self from among the combinations of the determination result and the reference mark that are circulating.

Invention 6 is the invention 1 to 5, wherein

• The result display step displays the determination result as either the first value or the second value. • The circulation step includes the first value and the first value in the determination result array for each evaluation item. A composite array is generated by adding the same number of values of 2, and the composite array and the reference mark are circulated relative to each other.

Provide a game performance evaluation method.

For example, it is assumed that the first value is “win” and the second value is “negative”. Even if the player loses all of the evaluation items evaluated in the primary game, “Win” and “Negative” indications are added for each N (N is a natural number). Is granted. In other words, the player can aim for a one-shot reversal in the secondary game by aiming for “win”. This means that depending on the player's skill, he can win the secondary game in reverse. In other words, even a player with poor primary game skills may win a secondary game if he or she successfully wins the secondary game.

[0023] Of course, if a player has an excellent result in the primary game, the possibility of winning each evaluation item increases, and the number of wins in the secondary game increases. Therefore, players will do their best to increase the chances of winning the secondary game from the primary game stage. As a result, if a determination result advantageous to the player is obtained in the secondary game, the player can enjoy the satisfaction that the effort in the primary game is rewarded.

[0024] In this way, the player who has high! And skill is also! /, The player is also stimulated with motivation, motivation to improve and willingness to participate.

[0025] The invention 7 is the game according to the invention 5 or 6, wherein the result display step and the circulation step display the first value and the second value in different display forms. Completion Provide performance evaluation methods.

For example, by displaying “win” and “negative” in different colors, the player can easily aim for “win” from among the circulating values. As a result, the player can have a chance to win and the player's willingness to participate can be increased.

[0027] The invention 8 provides a game performance evaluation apparatus for evaluating the performance of a player for each predetermined evaluation item. This apparatus includes the following means.

A determination means for comparing a player's score with another player's score for each evaluation item and determining the superiority or inferiority of the player for each evaluation item based on the comparison result;

A result display means for displaying the judgment results for each evaluation item arranged in a predetermined direction;

• The display position of the judgment result for each evaluation item and the display position of Z or a predetermined reference mark are moved along the arrangement direction of the judgment result, and the judgment result array is relative to the reference mark. Circulation means to circulate automatically,

A designation accepting means for accepting a player's ability to designate a timing at which the reference mark is located in any of the determination results during circulation by the circulation means;

• Win / loss determining means for determining the player's win / loss according to the determination result of the reference mark being positioned at the specified timing.

[0028] This game score evaluation apparatus has the same effects as the first aspect of the invention.

The invention 9 provides a game score evaluation program executed by a computer that evaluates the score of a player for each predetermined evaluation item. This program causes the computer to function as the following means.

• The display position of the judgment result for each evaluation item and the display position of Z or a predetermined reference mark are moved along the arrangement direction of the judgment result, and the judgment result array is relative to the reference mark. Circulation means to circulate automatically, A designation accepting means for accepting a player's ability to designate a timing at which the reference mark is located in any of the determination results during circulation by the circulation means;

[0030] The method executed by this program has the same effects as the first aspect.

[0031] According to the present invention, the player's primary game results and the secondary game's own skills are reflected in the secondary game's wins and losses, so it is necessary to participate in the primary game to play the secondary game. This will result in stimulating motivation and interest in secondary games. Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of the game system according to the first embodiment.

[Fig. 2] Configuration of game terminal device

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of a music game device which is a specific example of a game terminal device.

[Figure 4] Enlarged view of guitar controller

[Figure 5] Explanatory drawing showing an example of the song selection screen

[Figure 6] An explanatory diagram showing an example of the game screen

[Fig. 7] Explanatory drawing showing an example of the result screen at the end of the music game

[Figure 8] Explanatory diagram showing the functional configuration of the CPU of the center server

FIG. 9 is a conceptual explanatory diagram of personal data stored in the center server shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the functional configuration of the CPU of the game terminal device

[Fig. 11] Explanatory drawing showing an example of the ascending test notification screen

[Figure 12] Explanatory drawing showing an example of a confrontation screen

[Fig. 13] (a) Explanatory diagram of circulating judgment result field array FA (b) Explanatory diagram of circulating reference mark RM

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the secondary game result screen.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of main processing performed by the game terminal device

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the secondary game subroutine.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing another arrangement form of the determination result field F1.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION [0033] <Summary of the invention>

In the game score evaluation method according to the present invention, players are confronted again using the player scores evaluated for each predetermined parameter (corresponding to an evaluation item) during the execution of various games. That is, another game (hereinafter referred to as a secondary game) is performed after various games (hereinafter referred to as a primary game). In the primary game, the player's score is evaluated for each predetermined comparison item based on the parameters of the primary game. The outcome of the secondary game depends on the player's performance for each parameter in the primary game and the skill of the player in the secondary game. Therefore, the player's efforts and skills in the primary game are utilized in the results of the secondary game. On the other hand, even if the results of the primary game are not expected, the player can get a chance depending on the skills of the player in the secondary game. Therefore, it is possible to give players of various skills aiming at the primary game more enjoyment after the end of the primary game, and also motivation to participate in the primary game.

[0034] <First embodiment>

(1) Configuration of game system according to this embodiment

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of the game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This game system includes a center server 100 and a plurality of game terminal devices 200a, b,. The game system may further include mobile phones 150a, b ... and personal computers 160a, b .... The game terminal device 200, the mobile phone 150, and the personal computer 160 are connected to the center server 100 via a network 300 such as the Internet.

[0035] (1 1) Center server

The center server 100 receives personal data of each player from the game terminal device 200 and stores it. In response to a request from the game terminal device 200, the center server 100 transmits personal data to the request source. The center server 100 includes the following elements (a) to (e).

(a) CPU 101: A plurality of functions to be described later are realized based on a control program stored in ROM 103 or RAM 102.

(b) RAM 102: temporarily stores control programs, personal data, and the like. (c) ROM103: Stores control programs and the like.

(d) Network communication unit 104: Sends and receives data to and from the game terminal device 200, the mobile phone 150, and the personal computer 160 via the network 300.

(e) Data storage unit 105: Stores personal data for each player transmitted from the game terminal device 200. Personal data includes player IDs, authentication information such as passwords, and ranks. Further, in the present invention, it is included in the cumulative value of the results for each parameter in the past primary game executed by each player and the personal data of the secondary game cumulative performance power. Details of these personal data will be described later.

(1-2) Game terminal device

FIG. 2 shows an example of the configuration of the game terminal device 200. The game terminal device 200 acquires personal data of other players from the center server 100 after the execution of the primary game. A secondary game is played based on the acquired personal data, and the result is displayed. The game terminal device 200 has the following elements (a) to (m)!

(a) CPU 201: Realizes a plurality of functions to be described later based on a control program stored in ROM 203 described later and primary game and secondary game data stored in RAM 202 described later.

(b) RAM 202: Temporarily stores various data for primary game and secondary game such as various variables and parameters.

(c) ROM 203: Stores control programs and various parameters.

(d) Network communication unit 204: Sends and receives data to and from the center server 100 via the network 300.

(e) Monitor 206: Displays the game images in the primary game and the secondary game, the results for each parameter in the primary game, the results of the secondary game, and the like.

(f) Drawing processing unit 205: Generates image data to be displayed on the monitor 206.

(g) Speaker 208: Outputs sound effects and other sounds when the next game and secondary game are running, when the demo screen is displayed, and when the results of the primary game and secondary game are displayed.

(h) Audio playback unit 207: Generates sound data to be output to the speaker 208.

(i) Input operation unit 211: Accepts player instruction input. In this embodiment, the guitar The guitar controller has a simulated shape, but may be a controller that simulates any other shape, for example, a drum or a stringed instrument. The input operation unit 211 may include a keyboard, a joystick, operation buttons, a lever, a pedal, and the like.

(j) Card reader / writer 212: Reads the card ID of the magnetic card force inserted. If necessary, you can write the player ID and game results.

(k) Coin accepting unit 213: Accepts credits from inserted coins.

(1) External device control unit 210: Input operation unit, card reader / writer 212 and coin acceptance unit 21

Control external devices such as 3.

(m) External input / output control unit 209: Generates control signals for external devices such as an input operation unit, a card reader / writer 212, and a coin receiving unit 213. It also receives detection signals from external devices and sends them to CPU201.

[0037] (2) Example of game terminal device

(2-1) Configuration of game terminal device

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of a music game device which is a specific example of the game terminal device 200. In the game terminal device 200, a music game is executed as a primary game. The music game apparatus is provided with a monitor 206 on the front surface of the housing. In addition, an input operation unit 21 la such as a start button is provided on the left and right of the monitor 206, and two left and right coin receiving units 213 are provided on the lower side thereof. Further, a card reader / writer 212 is provided below the coin receiving unit 213. Also, on each of the left and right sides of the monitor 206, a simulated musical instrument as the input operation unit 211 for inputting a rhythm sound by the player, that is, a guitar controller 21 lb is placed. In addition, a speaker 208 is provided at the upper part of the housing of the monitor 206 to produce an effect on the performance music. If two guitar controllers (21 lb) are installed side by side, two players can play music games by inputting each guitar controller (2 1 lb).

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the guitar controller. The guitar controller 21 lb has three types of neck buttons R, G and B for selecting the type of rhythm sound. The guitar controller 211b has picking input means 211b-1 for determining the output timing of the rhythm sound selected by at least one neck button. In addition, the guitar controller 211b It has a switching switch 21 lb-2 that is arranged below the king input means 211b-1 and switches the output mode of the rhythm sound.

[0039] (2-2) —Running the next game

The game terminal device 200 configured as described above performs a game in the following manner in accordance with the control program stored in the ROM 203. In the game terminal device 200, the player inserts his / her own magnetic card into the card reader / writer 212 and inserts coins into the coin receiving unit 213. The game terminal device 200 reads the card ID for identifying the card from the magnetic card inserted in the card reader / writer 212 and requests input of a password. The entered password is checked against the data of the center server 110 and personal authentication is performed. When the game start instruction is received by the player, the CPU 201 executes the control program and the game is started.

[0040] (2-3) —Outline of the next game

Next, an outline of a music game performed in the game terminal device 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is an example of a song selection screen displayed on the monitor 206. The song selection screen accepts the player's ability to select the difficulty level and the song. In FIG. 5, the difficulty level (“ADVANCEDJ” in the figure) “36” and the song name “NO MORE CRYING” are selected.

FIG. 6 is an example of the game screen 223 shown on the monitor 206. In this game, a notch 224 indicating the operation timing for each rhythm sound corresponding to each performance (BGM) is shown on the notation display unit 221 for each rhythm sound as shown in FIG. The notch 224 sequentially moves independently for each rhythm sound in the direction facing the reference line 222 of the notch display portion 221 (the upward direction in FIG. 6) as each piece of music progresses. This is the operation timing at which the force player should operate the picking input means 211b-1 when the notch 224 and the reference line 222 coincide. The player confirms the position of the notch 224, operates the neck buttons R, G, B with one hand in accordance with the rhythm sound, and picks input means 21 lb-1 with the other hand and the switching switch. H Operate 21 lb—2 and input the operation signal.

[0042] The CPU 201 monitors the difference between the operation timing and the input timing of the operation signal, and selects "Perfect", "Great", "Good", "Poor", "Miss" according to the magnitude of the difference. Displayed on the display unit 221, and the occurrence frequency is counted. The CPU 201 Based on the degree, the player's score is determined for some or all of the predetermined parameters. In this example, there are the following seven parameters. However, the type and number of parameters can be set in this way depending on how the primary game is created.

(a) Skill points: Calculated according to the frequency of occurrence of “Perfect”, “Great”, “Good”, and “Poor”.

(b) Maximum combo number: The combo number indicates the occurrence interval of “Miss”, and the maximum combo number indicates the longest interval among the occurrence intervals of misses.

(c) Difficulty level: The difficulty level of the music selected by the player (see FIG. 5).

(d) Remaining life amount: Calculated by subtracting a predetermined value according to the occurrence of "Miss"

(e) Rank: The rank to which the player belongs.

(f) Number of “Perfect”: This is the total number of “Perfect” during a song!

( _g ) Score: Calculated based on the values of the parameters ( _a ) to (f) and a predetermined calculation formula.

FIG. 7 is an example of a result screen at the end of the music game. At the end of the game, CPU201 has skill points 71 ("EXTREME" 86% in the figure), maximum combo number 72 ("MAXCO MBO" 234 (96% in the figure), rank 73 ("S" in the figure), score 74 ( In the figure, “SCORE” 35468269) is displayed on the monitor 206.

[0044] (3) Evaluation of game results by secondary game

Next, the evaluation of the game result by the secondary game when the present invention is applied to the music game as the primary game will be described.

[0045] (3-1) Functional configuration of center server

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the CPU 101 of the center server 100. The CPU 101 has personal data collection means 111 and opponent selection means 112. Prior to the explanation of these means, personal data will be explained.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual explanatory diagram of personal data. The personal data is stored in the data storage unit 105 of the center server 100. In this example, the personal data includes “player”, “player name”, “authentication information”, “card”, “rank”, “parameter cumulative results”, and “secondary data”. 1 record is included in one record. “Player ID” is identification information for identifying a player. “Player name” is the name of the player. “Authentication information” is a password or personal identification number used for player authentication. “Card ID” is identification information for identifying a card owned by the player. Each card has a card ID recorded therein. “Rank” indicates the rank to which the player belongs. In this example, every time the secondary game is won a predetermined number of times, the center server 100 updates the rank of the player. “Parameter cumulative score” indicates the cumulative value of the score for each parameter (hereinafter referred to as “normometer cumulative score”) in the primary game played by the player in the past. The cumulative value for each parameter may be the cumulative value for each parameter calculated in a certain type of primary game, and it is evaluated in common for different types of primary games and different versions of primary games. It may be the cumulative value of the parameter performance. “Secondary game cumulative results” indicates the total number of secondary game wins and losses at a certain rank. If the rank changes, the secondary game cumulative results will be reset.

Referring to FIG. 9 again, the functions of the personal data collection unit 111 and the opponent selection unit 112 will be described. The personal data collection unit 111 receives personal data from each game terminal device 200 and updates the data storage unit 105. For example, if the result of the secondary game received from the game terminal device 200 indicates that the number of wins in the secondary game of a player exceeds a predetermined number, the personal data collection means 111 causes the personal data to be ranked up. Update.

[0048] The opponent selection means 112 selects an opponent of the secondary game in response to a request from the game terminal device 200. For example, upon receiving a request including a player ID, the opponent selection means 112 selects another player ID belonging to the same rank as the player ID. The parameter accumulated results of the selected player ID are transmitted to the request source game terminal device 200 by the personal data collecting means 111. The request source game terminal device 200 that has received this executes the secondary game based on the accumulated parameter results!

[0049] (3- 2) Functional configuration of game terminal device

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the CPU 201 of the game terminal device 200. CPU 201 includes determination means 211, result display means 212, circulation means 213, designation receiving means 214 and It has a win / loss determination means 215.

[0050] (3— 2— 1) Judgment means

[Advantage]

After the primary game by the player is completed, the determination means 211 requests the parameter cumulative results of other players from the center server 100 and acquires them. The determination unit 211 adds the score for each parameter of the player obtained in the primary game to the parameter total score for the player for each parameter, and updates the parameter total score for the player. The judging means 211 compares the updated parameter cumulative results with the parameter cumulative results of other players for each parameter. This comparison may be performed for all parameters evaluated in the primary game, or only for some parameters. Next, the determination unit 211 determines the superiority or inferiority of the player with respect to other players for each parameter based on the comparison result. Note that the player's accumulated parameter results are downloaded from the center server 100 together with other personal data before the start of the primary game (see step S4 of the main process described later).

[0051] Note that some or all of the parameters used in the primary game may be used as comparison items in the secondary game as they are, and the values of the parameters obtained in the primary game may be compared as they are to determine superiority or inferiority. But it doesn't have to be. For example, a combination of a plurality of parameter values in the primary game may be used as a comparison item in the secondary game. As an example, using six of the seven parameters in the music game described in (2-3) above, the value of the comparison item in the secondary game can be determined as follows. In the following example, comparison item 1 is an example in which two of the primary game parameters are combined for comparison. Comparison items 2 to 6 are examples in which the primary game parameters are used as they are for comparison items in the secondary game.

[0052] (Comparison item 1) = (Difficulty) + (Skill points)

(Comparison item 2) = (Maximum number of combos)

(Comparison item 3) = (Difficulty)

(Comparison item 4) = (Remaining life amount)

(Comparison item 5) = ("Number of Perfect") (Comparison item 6) = (Skill points)

In any case, the determination unit 211 obtains the value of the comparison item in the secondary game based on the accumulated parameter results of the respective players, and compares them to determine the superiority or inferiority of the player in each comparison item. In other words, the determination means 211 compares the player's score with the score of another player for each predetermined comparison item based on the parameters in the primary game, and determines the player's superiority or inferiority for each comparison item based on the comparison result. to decide. In other words, even if the number of parameter items of the player is different from the number of parameter items of the other players, the value of the comparison item is calculated based on the performance of the parameters common to both, so that the secondary game match can be achieved. Is possible. Further, among the common parameters included in the parameter cumulative results of the player and the opponent, comparison and superiority / inferiority determination may be performed based on the results of some parameters. Therefore, even if the primary game executed by the player and the opponent of the secondary game is different, the secondary game can be executed.

[0053] [Display message]

The determination unit 211 refers to the accumulated secondary game score of the player, and outputs the ascending test notification screen if the number of wins reaches a predetermined number. For example, when ranking up every 6 wins, if the number of wins has reached 5 wins, a predetermined ascending test notification screen is output. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the ascending test notification screen. From this screen, the player realizes that if the player wins the next secondary game, the player can rank up.

[0054] (3— 2— 2) Result display means

The result display means 212 displays the confrontation screen on the monitor 206.

[0055] [Confrontation screen]

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a confrontation screen displayed by the result display unit 212. On the confrontation screen, the result of superiority or inferiority for each comparison item calculated by the determination means 211 is displayed in a determination result field F1 arranged along the horizontal direction of the screen. Each determination result field F1 corresponds to each parameter one to one. In this example, the judgment result is displayed as “win” or “negative”! From the judgment result field F1 on the left side of the drawing, the judgment results for the comparison items “physical strength”, “biliary”, “agility”, “arm strength”, “technique” and “weight” are displayed. [0056] The names of the comparative items used in the secondary game are “physical strength” and “boldness”. The names of the parameters used in the primary game are “skill points” and “maximum number of combos”. · May or may not match.

[0057] [binarization]

The result display unit 212 preferably displays the determination result as a binary value. For example, the result display means 212 displays the determination result as “win” for the comparison item determined that the player is superior to the other players, and the comparison is determined that the player is inferior. For items, the determination result may be displayed as “negative”. By displaying the judgment result in binary as described above, the player can easily determine whether there is a lot of deviation, such as “win” or “negative”, and can easily grasp whether or not the situation is advantageous to himself / herself. . In addition, by binarizing the determination result, the player can determine the timing at which the reference mark RM is positioned in the “win” field while the determination result field array FA and the reference mark RM are circulating as described later. It becomes easy to aim.

[Display form of judgment result field]

The result display unit 212 may display the binary values in different display forms. For example, by displaying “win” and “negative” in different colors, the player can easily distinguish between “win” and “negative”. As a result, the player can have a chance to win and the player's willingness to participate can be increased. In addition, the width and height of the “Win” field may be displayed larger than the “Negative” field.

[0059] [Display additional fields]

The result display unit 212 may display a composite array obtained by adding the same number of binary values to the determination result field F1 as the determination result field array FA. FIG. 12 shows a display example of the judgment result field array FA in which the “win” and “negative” fields F2 are added to the right end one by one. Adding the additional field F2 and displaying the parentheses has the following effects. In other words, even if the player loses all of the comparison items in the secondary game, if the “win” and “negative” fields are added by a predetermined number, the player is given the winning ability S without fail. In other words, the player can aim for a single reversal in the secondary game by aiming for “win”. This depends on the skill of the player Means you can win the secondary game in reverse. In other words, even a player who lacks the skill of the primary game may win the secondary game if he or she successfully wins the secondary game.

[0060] On the other hand, if the player leaves an excellent result in the primary game, the possibility of winning each comparison item in the secondary game increases, and the chances of winning in the secondary game increase. Thus, from the primary game stage, players will do their best to increase the chances of winning the secondary game. As a result, if a determination result advantageous to the player is obtained in the secondary game, the player can enjoy the satisfaction that the effort in the primary game is rewarded. Even if the player wins all the comparison items, the number of “win” and “negative” fields will be increased by the same number, so the possibility that the player will win the secondary game is not 100%. This

Also, a player who has achieved excellent results in the primary game can be given interest as a secondary game. In this way, both highly skilled players and non-skilled players will be stimulated more motivated, willing to improve and willing to participate. The reason for adding the same number of “win” and “negative” fields is to prevent the player from feeling unfair!

[0061] Unlike FIG. 12, the additional field F2 does not necessarily have to be displayed on the confrontation screen showing the determination result. Further, the result display means 212 may initially display the confrontation screen without displaying the additional field F2, and then may additionally display the additional field F2. In this way, the determination result for each comparison item can be transmitted to the player as it is, and the player can be notified that the additional field F2 has been added.

[0062] (3-2-3) Circulation means

The circulation means 213 moves the display position of both or one of the determination result field array FA and the predetermined reference mark RM along the alignment direction of the determination result field array FA. As a result, the determination result field array FA is circulated relative to the reference mark RM. The determination result field array FA may include the additional field F2 described above.

[0063] [Cycle of judgment result field array]

FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram in which the determination result field array FA circulates. Judgment result field The procedure for circulating the array of FA is as follows. The circulation means 213 shifts each field position of the determination result field array FA by a predetermined distance along the field array direction (A direction and B direction in the figure), and displays it again. By repeating this, the field position corresponding to each parameter is circulated. For example, each judgment result field F1 is shifted in the direction A in the figure (right direction in the figure), and the field that has reached the right end moves to the left end on the opposite side, and then shifts toward the right end again. The shift amount may be a predetermined number of dots or a field width. By repeating this, the judgment result field array FA in the horizontal row circulates at a constant speed in the right direction. When the determination result field array FA circulates, the reference mark RM may be fixed at a predetermined position, for example, the fourth field position of the left force, or circulates along the determination result field array direction as described later. May be. The circulation direction may be switched every predetermined time.

[0064] [circulation of reference marks]

FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram in which the reference mark RM circulates. The circulation means 213 unifies the reference mark RM by repeatedly shifting the predetermined reference mark RM by a predetermined distance along the arrangement direction (A direction and B direction in the figure) of the determination result field F1. It can be circulated at a constant speed. The amount of deviation may be a predetermined number of dots or the width of one field. For example, in Fig. 13 (b), when the reference mark RM is shifted by one field in the A direction (right direction in the figure), the reference mark RM that has reached the right end moves to the left end and moves toward the right end again. Shifts one by one. By repeating this, the reference mark RM circulates in the right direction along the determination result field array FA in one horizontal row. At this time, the determination result field array FA may be stopped, or may be circulated along the determination result field array direction. The reference mark RM is not particularly limited as long as it is a mark that specifies which field of the determination result field array FA. For example, emphasis marks and lamps that highlight a field, and an enlarged display of a field.

[Cycle of judgment result field array and reference mark]

When the reference mark RM and the judgment result field array FA circulate together, the circulation direction of the reference mark RM is the same as or opposite to the circulation direction of the judgment result field array FA. However, the judgment result field array FA and the reference mark RM are circulated in the same direction. In such a case, the circulation speed is adjusted so as not to be the same. This way, the reference mark

The RM and the judgment result field array FA circulate relative to each other, and the relative circulation speed is constant. If the relative circulation speed is constant, the player can easily aim for a determination result that is advantageous to him.

[0066] [Cycle of array including additional fields]

As shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), the circulation means 213 may circulate the determination result field array FA including the additional field F2. The judgment result field array FA including the additional field and the reference mark RM circulate relative to each other.

[0067] [Others]

Note that the circulation direction of the determination result field array FA and the reference mark RM changes depending on the arrangement form of the determination result field F1. For example, when the determination result field F1 is arranged in a ring shape, the circulation direction is clockwise or counterclockwise. For example, when the judgment result field F1 is arranged in a vertical line, the circulation direction is from top to bottom or vice versa.

[0068] Further, the relative circulation speed between the determination result field array FA and the reference mark RM is such that the player can aim at the “win” field and the player does not have 100 out of 100. preferable. For example, in the case where six judgment result fields F1 and two additional fields shown in FIG. 13 are included in the judgment result field array FA, the judgment result field array FA takes a cycle of 0.1 to 0.5 seconds. Speed is preferred. However, the circulation speed varies depending on various factors such as the size of each field, the size of the monitor 206, and the display form of the judgment result.

[0069] (3— 2— 4) Designated acceptance means

The designation receiving means 214 receives from the player the designation of the timing at which the reference mark RM is positioned in one of the determination result fields F1 while the determination result field array FA and the reference mark RM are circulating. When receiving the designation, the designation receiving means 214 displays the secondary game result screen in which the circulation is stopped. FIG. 14 is an example of a secondary game result screen in which the player power designation is accepted and circulation is stopped. In this example, the reference mark RM is shown as an enlarged display of the decision result field F1, and the 4th “win” field for the left force is shown. The reference mark RM is located in the field! /

[0070] (3- 2- 5) Win / Lose Determination Method

The winning / losing determining means 215 determines the player's winning or losing in the secondary game according to the value of the determination result field F1 where the reference mark RM is located at the timing designated by the player. In the example of FIG. 14, since the reference mark RM is located in the “win” field, it is determined that the player has won the secondary game. Further, the winning / losing determining means 215 transmits the score for each parameter in the primary game that ended before the start of the secondary game and the winning / losing result in the secondary game to the center server 100.

[0071] (4) Process flow

(4 1) Flow of main processing

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of main processing performed by the game terminal device 200. When the game terminal device 200 is powered on, the following processing is started.

[0072] Steps S1-2: The CPU 201 waits for an instruction to execute a game while displaying a demo screen (Sl). For example, when a coin is inserted and a magnetic card is inserted into the card reader / writer 212 (S2), the process proceeds to step S3.

Step S3: The CPU 201 acquires the card ID read by the card reader / writer 212.

Step S4: The CPU 201 transmits the read card ID to the center server 100, and downloads personal data corresponding to the force ID. Downloaded personal data includes authentication information, accumulated meter results, and accumulated secondary game results. Next, the CPU 201 requests the player to input authentication information such as a password. The CPU 201 compares the input authentication information with the authentication information included in the personal data to confirm whether or not the player is associated with the card ID.

Step S5: The CPU 201 executes the primary game. Game execution is performed independently of this main process.

Steps S6 to S7: When the primary game ends (S6), the CPU 201 requests the opponent server selection in the secondary game and the parameter accumulated results of the opponent from the center server 100 (S7). This request includes a card ID. The center server that received the request The CPU 101 of the CPU 100 also selects the opponent of the other players belonging to the same rank as the player, and transmits the accumulated parameter results of the opponent to the game terminal device 200.

[0077] Steps 38-310: Ji? Upon receiving the opponent's accumulated parameter results from the center servo 100 (S8), 11201 obtains the results of each comparison item in the secondary game for the player and the opponent, and determines the superiority or inferiority of the player for each comparison item. (S9). The determination result is displayed on the confrontation screen (S10).

Steps S11 to S12: The CPU 201 determines whether or not to output an ascending test notification based on the number of wins included in the cumulative secondary game score received from the center server 100 in step S4. For example, in the case of ranking up every 6 wins, if the number of wins reaches 5 wins, “Yes” is determined, and the ascending test notification screen is output, and after a predetermined time has passed, the process proceeds to step S 13. If "No" is determined, the process proceeds to step S13.

Step S13: The CPU 201 executes a secondary game subroutine, which will be described later, and determines a win / loss result in the secondary game.

Step S14: The CPU 201 transmits to the center server 100, the latest parameter cumulative result reflecting the result of the executed primary game and the result of winning and losing the secondary game. In the center server 100, the secondary game cumulative score is updated based on the received data. When the number of wins in the secondary game cumulative score reaches a predetermined number, the rank is updated and the secondary game cumulative score is also reset. Then return to step S1 and wait for the next game to start. This process ends when the game terminal device 200 is powered off.

[0081] (4 2) Secondary game subroutine

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the secondary game subroutine. In the main process, when the process proceeds to step S13, the following process is started.

Steps S21 to S23: The CPU 201 circulates the determination result field array FA displayed on the confrontation screen and the predetermined reference mark RM relatively to each other (S21). For ease of explanation, consider the case where the reference mark RM is fixed and the judgment result field array FA circulates. The CPU 201 waits for a timing instruction from the player until a predetermined time elapses while circulating the determination result field array FA (S22, S23). [0083] Steps S24 to S25: When the CPU 201 receives the timing specification from the player (S22), the value of the determination result field F1 at which the reference mark RM is located is set as the secondary game result. . Further, the CPU 201 stops the circulation of the determination result field array FA at the time designated by the player, and displays the secondary game result screen (S25).

[0084] Step S26: The CPU 201 selects the judgment result field F1 of V or deviation if the player force timing is not designated even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the circulation of the judgment result field array FA is started (S26), The value of the field is displayed as the result of the secondary game (S27, S25).

The result of the secondary game determined in this subroutine is transmitted to the center server 100 after the main process.

[0086] (5) Effect

In this game performance evaluation method, the performance in the primary game between the players is compared for each parameter evaluated in the primary game such as a music game. More specifically, the value of the comparison item used in the secondary game is based on the parameters evaluated in the primary game. Since the player's win / loss in the secondary game is determined based on the value of such a comparison item, the player's performance in the primary game is indirectly evaluated for the win / loss in the secondary game. However, it is clear to the player that there is no intervention by the computer in the determination of victory or defeat based on the judgment result of superiority or inferiority. Therefore, it is easy to obtain the player's consent for winning or losing the secondary game. Furthermore, if only the judgment result based on the comparison item is seen, even if the color of the defeat is rich, the player can aim for a judgment result that is advantageous to him / her depending on his / her skill. This gives players an incentive to "reward the outcome of their efforts". For example, even if there is only one “Excellent” among N parameters, the player can win the secondary game if he / she succeeds in targeting only “Excellent”. Conversely, a player who has a good score in the primary game is more likely to have “excellent” in the determination result, and the win rate in the secondary game can be increased.

[0087] Further, by executing the secondary game after the primary game, it is possible to provide the player with an added value that is not limited to merely evaluating the player's achievement in the primary game, that is, enjoyment of another game. it can. [0088] As described above, a player of any skill has a room to decide the win or loss of the secondary game by his / her own hands instead of relying on the game device, so the player can be satisfied with the obtained result. On the other hand, the player's primary game results and secondary game's own skills are reflected in the secondary game's wins and losses, so the willingness to participate in the primary game necessary to play the secondary game, The result is an exciting game.

(A) The display form of the judgment result field array FA is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, the judgment result field F1 may be arranged in a ring shape. Further, for example, the determination result field array FA may be arranged along a single vertical line or in an oblique direction. Further, for example, the determination result field array FA may not be necessarily along one direction but may be an N shape or a U shape. That is, there is no particular limitation as long as the determination result field array F A can be circulated.

FIG. 17 shows another arrangement form of the determination result field F1. In this example, the determination result field F1 is arranged in a ring shape. Also, the reference mark RM is shown in a shape that mimics the army handed by Gyoku in sumo. In the figure (a), the reference mark RM is fixed and the judgment result field F1 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. In FIG. 5 (b), the reference mark RM rotates clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0091] As another example, the determination result field F1 has a shape imitating a slot of a wheel used for roulette, the background color of the slot corresponding to the "win" field is red, and the "negative" field is set. It may be possible to display the background color of the corresponding slot in black. However, the number of slots is the number of parameters used in the primary game, not 38, or the number of parameters plus the additional feel frequency. In this case, a reference mark imitating a roulette ball may be displayed with the force displayed at a fixed position in the wheel or circulating in a fixed direction within the wheel. In this way, the arrangement form and circulation direction of various judgment result fields F1 can be considered.

(B) In the first embodiment, the music game is the primary game, but the primary game is not limited to this. A game that evaluates a player for at least one parameter may be a primary game. Other primary games include education Examples of the game are a game, a soccer game, and a simulation game.

(C) A program for executing the above method on a computer and a computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded are included in the scope of the present invention. Here, the program may be downloadable. Examples of the recording medium include a flexible disk, hard disk, semiconductor memory, CD-ROM, DVD, magneto-optical disk (MO), and the like that can be read and written by a computer.

Industrial applicability

The game score evaluation method according to the present invention can be applied to any game in which the game score is evaluated based on a predetermined evaluation item.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A game performance evaluation method for evaluating a player's performance for each predetermined evaluation item, comparing the performance of a player with the performance of another player for each evaluation item, and based on the comparison result! / A determination step for determining the superiority or inferiority of the player for each evaluation item, and a result display step for displaying the determination results for each evaluation item arranged in a predetermined direction;

The display position of the determination result for each of the evaluation items and the display position of Z or a predetermined reference mark are moved along the array direction of the determination result, and the array of the determination result is relative to the reference mark. Circulating steps to circulate,

A win / loss determination step of determining whether the player wins or loses according to a determination result in which the reference mark is positioned at the specified timing;

A game performance evaluation method comprising:

[2] In the circulation step, the determination result for each evaluation item is repeatedly displayed by shifting the display position of the determination result for each evaluation item one by one along the arrangement direction of the determination result. The game score evaluation method according to claim 1, wherein the display position of is circulated.

[3] The game score evaluation method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the circulation step circulates the reference mark along an arrangement direction of determination results for each evaluation item.

[4] The game result according to claim 1, wherein the determination step receives a result of another player for each of the evaluation items from a computer terminal connected via a network. Evaluation methods.

[5] The game score evaluation method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, in the result display step, the determination result is displayed as either the first value or the second value.

[6] In the result display step, the determination result is either the first value or the second value. Displayed,

In the circulation step, the same number of the first value and the second value are respectively added to the determination result array for each evaluation item to generate a composite array, and the composite array and the reference mark are interchanged. Circulate relative to the kite,

The game performance evaluation method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that:

7. The result display step and the circulation step display the first value and the second value in different display forms, respectively. Game performance evaluation method.

[8] A game performance evaluation device for evaluating a player's performance for each predetermined evaluation item, comparing the performance of a player with the performance of another player for each evaluation item, and based on the comparison result! / Determining means for determining the superiority or inferiority of the player for each evaluation item; and a result display means for displaying the determination results for each evaluation item arranged in a predetermined direction;

The display position of the determination result for each of the evaluation items and the display position of Z or a predetermined reference mark are moved along the array direction of the determination result, and the array of the determination result is relative to the reference mark. Circulation means for circulating

Designation accepting means for accepting a player's ability to designate the timing at which the reference mark is located in any of the determination results during circulation by the circulation means;

Winning / losing determining means for determining the player's winning / losing according to a determination result of the reference mark being positioned at the specified timing;

A game performance evaluation apparatus comprising:

[9] A game performance evaluation program executed by a computer for evaluating a player's performance for each predetermined evaluation item,

For each evaluation item, a player's score is compared with the results of other players, and based on the comparison result, determination means for determining the superiority or inferiority of the player for each evaluation item, determination for each evaluation item A result display means for displaying the results arranged in a predetermined direction;

Display position of judgment result for each evaluation item and display position of Z or predetermined reference mark A circulating means for moving the device along the arrangement direction of the determination results, and circulating the arrangement of the determination results relative to the reference mark,

Designation accepting means for accepting a player's ability to designate the timing at which the reference mark is located in any of the determination results during circulation by the circulation means; and

Win / loss determination means for determining the player's win / loss according to a determination result of the reference mark being positioned at the specified timing;

A game performance evaluation apparatus, characterized by causing the computer to function as: